frame the sidewalk
If you already have a walkway, it will be the easiest guide to planting and maintaining it. It also makes for a very welcoming passageway for all guests.
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Create your own path
If you don't have a sidewalk yet, create your own. Adding a stone path helps design the flow of the space and also prevents anyone from trampling your beautiful flowers.
Sort by color
There are several ways to approach color schemes. One is to divide your garden or landscape into segments by color, adding endless visual interest.
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go monochrome
Another idea is to make the flower bed monochrome. Perfect if you have a favorite color and want to show it off. Don't worry too much about the color of each type of flower. The overall effect is the goal.
Let's be bold
Hello World! Bold floral combinations make the ultimate statement. It works just as well if you have a modest home or an equally well-lit residence.
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Mix annuals and perennials
If you're not sure whether you want annuals or perennials, get both. Increase your chances of success in case one type of flower doesn't work out. It will also make next year's work easier, as some will grow back.
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plant potager
Like the French, combine flowers and vegetables in the same bed. Not only is it beautiful to look at, but it gives him two gardens in one.
Add a raised bed
Any type of raised bed can add visual interest. It also increases your chances of success because you can choose the soil you use and the nutrients that will help it grow better.
add decorations
I told you it had wagon wheels! Isn't this idea so cute? It's a great way to utilize items you already have and add some interest and personality.
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Add colorful pots
To add more color, add bright pots. You can contrast it with the flowers you are using or with the flowers you put together. The options are endless and give you the opportunity to move things around more easily.
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reuse planters
Why waste it? Repurpose things you have, like old wheelbarrows, watering cans, and buckets, to create unique planters that you can use year after year.
step it up
One way to increase height is to build raised floors that are staggered like stairs. This idea works well if you already have an actual staircase leading to your front door or sloped garden.
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Get curvy beauty
Straight lines can be a little boring. Add some curves and switch it up. They can be arched around the house and can help fill in large gardens that need direction.
invite pollinators
Flowers cannot grow unless pollinators like bees are around and work on their behalf. If you're feeling adventurous, try building a beehive.
maintain pollinators
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open the door
There is nothing more attractive than having a threshold for access to or between gardens. This is also useful if you have a large garden that needs a little direction.
Creating a hexagon
Beds don't have to be square. Try these hexagonal plots, which are easy to add dimensions to and aren't too complicated to assemble. It's also suitable for vegetables if you want to update your potager.
pervade
Another idea is to plant in a large circle. You can add some style to your flower display by planting shrubbery around it, but it's also a great option if you just want to use the stones you have around your garden.
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Build boundaries
Rocks can really do a lot of work! A simple stack of flat stones can add a clean, yet not too hard border to your space. It also prevents the mower from accidentally cutting the plants.
frame the window
Your landscape doesn't have to stop on the lawn. Window boxes make it easier to tackle limited space and give you an excuse to throw your annuals in there and be done with them quickly.
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Anne-Marie Mattila is the commercial editor for Pioneer Woman, covering a wide range of home, fashion and beauty products.
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